US Popularity Rank: 4071

Origin: British

Meaning: the Kent river valley

Kendal is a gender-neutral name of British origin. It derives from the name of the Kent river valley, which combines the river’s ancient name, Cunetio, with the Old English word dael, meaning valley. Its variant spelling, Kendall, is both a given name and a surname, famously borne by model Kendall Jenner. If you’re looking for a name that has ancient roots, but still sounds fresh and modern, Kendal could be the perfect choice.